Exxon Mobil stands to earn $1 trillion under the Trump administration

Who really won the 2016 election? If you ask the Center for American Progress, the answer is Exxon Mobil.

The progressive think tank released a report showing just how profitable the Donald Trump administration could be for the oil giant -- and suggests that the new administration may earn Exxon at least $1 trillion.

For starters, five of Trump's nominees for Cabinet positions have either worked for Exxon or received financial contributions from the company. If some or all of those nominations are approved by the Senate, those pro-oil politicians will have sway over laws and regulations that impact Exxon.

Take Trump's pick for secretary of state, for example. As Exxon's ex-CEO, Rex Tillerson has deep ties to Russia. If he and other Cabinet members support Trump in lifting sanctions against Russia, Exxon could profit from an existing $500 billion deal with the country.

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Cabinet members could also pressure Trump to issue permits for cross-border pipelines — allowing projects like the Keystone XL pipeline to continue. Weakening environmental protections could also help Exxon.

During his career, Scott Pruitt filed lawsuits against federal environmental protections. As Oklahoma's attorney general, he defended Exxon against allegations it funded fake climate science studies. Pruitt is on deck to be the Environmental Protection Agency administrator.

Exxon's funding of questionable climate change studies has been met with calls for an investigation by the Department of Justice. If Jeff Sessions is approved for his role as attorney general, that investigation may never happen.

As secretary of the interior, Ryan Zinke could lower royalty rates for Exxon to fuel production on federal lands, something he's already done while in Congress. It's worth noting Zinke received more than $60,000 from Exxon's political action committee in his 2015 congressional race.

Exxon could also win big if federal funding for alternative energy is slashed. The Center for American Progress notes that under Rick Perry's guidance, the Department of Energy could roadblock funding for things like electric cars. The report also suggests the Trump administration could drive up prices in oil and natural gas, both of which could be very profitable for Exxon.

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What do the Cabinet positions do anyway?

Vice President of the United States

Originally, the Vice President's main job was to preside over the Senate. But beginning in the 1970s, the Vice President's powers grew. Former Vice President Dick Cheney, for example, is considered to have had a large role in shaping George W. Bush's foreign policy. Former Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will take over the office from Joe Biden when Trump is inaugurated in January.

Pictured: Vice President-elect Mike Pence

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Secretary of State

The secretary of state serves as the President's main adviser on foreign policy issues, negotiates treaties and represents the U.S. at the United Nations. Trump has yet to say who will replace current Secretary of State John Kerry in his administration, but former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Sen. Bob Corker and retired General and former CIA Director David Petraeus are reportedly under consideration, though the New York Times reported Sunday that Trump is still interviewing candidates, so that list may still grow.

Pictured: Current Secretary of State John Kerry

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Secretary of the Treasury

The secretary of the treasury is in charge of the administration's financial and economic policies. Trump named hedge fund manager and movie financier Steven Mnuchin as his replacement for current Treasury Secretary Jack Lew.

Dubbed the "pople's lawyer," the attorney general helms the United States Department of Justice and advises the president on legal matters. The position is currently held by U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Trump has picked Sen. Jeff Sessions to fill the role.

Pictured: Trump's pick, Jeff Sessions

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Secretary of the Interior

Known to some as the "department of everything else," the DOI "protects America's natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures and tribal communities and supplies the energy to power our future" and is currently headed by Secretary Sally Jewell. Trump has yet to name his pick, but the drilling advocates on his short list — which apparently includes former Vice-presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin — have environmental activists concerned.

Pictured: Current Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell

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Secretary of Agriculture

Thomas J. Vilsack currently heads the United States Department of Agriculture, which oversees policies relating to food, agriculture and rural development. No word yet on who will fill that role in Trump's administration, but one of the names Trump has mentioned is Sid Miller, the Texas agriculture commissioner and Trump adviser who once called Hillary Clinton a "cunt" on Twitter.

Pictured: Current Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack

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Secretary of Commerce

As the department's mission statement puts it: "The Secretary of Commerce serves as the voice of U.S. business within the President's Cabinet." Businesswoman Penny Pritzker currently serves in the role, for which Trump has tapped billionaire investor and longtime Trump business associate Wilbur Ross Jr.

Pictured: Trump's pick, Wilbur Ross Jr.

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Secretary of Labor

Thomas E. Perez is the current United States Secretary of Labor and is tasked with overseeing the welfare of U.S. workers. Trump has yet to officially announce his choice, but reports indicate that he is considering Obama-critic Andrew Puzder, the CEO of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent company CKE Restaurants.

Earlier this week, Trump announcedthe nomination of one of his former Republican presidential primary opponents, neurosurgeon Ben Carson, for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, despite his lack of formal qualifications. In that role, he will take over for Julian Castro as the president's adviser on issues relating to housing and cities, including homelessness, sustainability and equal opportunity.

According to its mission statement, the Energy Department seeks to "ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions." The current secretary of energy is Ernest Moniz; Sen. Joe Manchin, a conservative democrat, is reportedly under consideration for the role in Trump's administration.

Pictured: Current Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz

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Secretary of Education

Trump's selection of Betsy DeVos, a republican donor and so-called "school choice" advocate, has been met with significant criticism. DeVos, who would be Trump's primary voice on educational policy, is considered the face of a struggling school system in her native Michigan. The department is currently run by Secretary John King.

Pictured: Trump's pick, Betsy DeVos

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Trump has promised to "fix" the VA, which is currently run by Secretary Robert McDonald. But some veterans advocates worry that the incoming Trump administration will gut the department, which is tasked with providing assistance to military veterans. Reports that Sarah Palin and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry are under consideration for the role add to concerns that the new administration will privatize the VA.

Pictured: Current Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald

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Secretary of Homeland Security

One of the central tenets of Trump's presidential campaign was immigration. His calls to build a wall on the border between the U.S. and Mexico, to conduct massive deportations of undocumented immigrants and to halt immigration from Muslim countries were among his signature tunes at campaign rallies. That potentially makes the head of the Department of Homeland Security, which was created in the wake of September 11th, one of the most significant roles in the Trump administration. The agency, which focuses on terrorism, national security and the enforcement of immigration laws, is currently headed by Secretary Jeh Johnson. Trump has yet to officially announce his secretary of homeland security pick, but Politico reported that top Trump aides have mentioned retired Marine General John Kelly as the top candidate. Far-right Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke is also reportedly under consideration.

Pictured: Current Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson

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Cabinet-level positions

There are currently seven positions that are not considered to be an official part of the president's Cabinet, but that have Cabinet-level rankings. They are: the White House chief of staff, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, the United States Trade representative, the United States mission to the United Nations, the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and the head of the Small Business Administration.